Add some extra romance to your Valentine's Day this spring, with a few gourmet recipes that use fresh rose petals. Yes, you can eat them.

Dec 19, 2007 - Terri Paajanen

Coming up with meeting ideas can be tough for troop leaders, especially if they're new. Here are a few ideas on how Daisy scouts can earn their petals.

Nov 7, 2010 - Paula Quam

Sorbet is wonderfully refreshing - and low fat too. This recipe is for a homemade sorbet that's made with fragrant rose petals and imbued with rose essence (rosewater).

Aug 13, 2007 - Rebecca Ford

Rosary Beads are made from many different types of materials. They always follow the same style and pattern. Here is a guide to follow when making this functional art.

Apr 30, 2008 - Jo Murphy

Kindergarten Girl Scouts earn petal patches for learning the Girl Scout Law and promise. Here are activities and games to help girls learn to be honest and fair.

Apr 13, 2008 - Lisa Russell

Daisies enjoy kindergarten activities for character education. Troop Leaders can make petal projects fun and teach the Girl Scout Promise and the Girl Scout Law

Apr 9, 2008 - Lisa Russell

Making beaded flowers is simple, but requires concentration. They make great accessories for the home and body, and are lots of fun to make.

Jan 12, 2010 - Lauren Flanagan

Learn how to twist and mold polymer clays like Fimo and Sculpey so you can create great-looking beads for your jewelry-making projects.

Aug 29, 2011 - Susan Caplan

The iconic symbol of devout Catholic faith also has roots in other religions.

Oct 31, 2010 - Kevin Neil

Fashionable and easy to make, fabric flower corsages add glamour to everyday wear, as well as a finishing touch to wedding outfits and prom gowns.

Apr 19, 2010 - Kathleen Good

Crocheted flowers are always popular to make, give or receive. They can also be used as accents to just about any fabric.

Sep 8, 2008 - Renee Blixt

Attar of roses is a component of many beauty products. If one does not have a small still, this recipe can be used as a substitute.

Mar 19, 2008 - Maire Loughran

Beads are a favorite among crafters, and nature has been supplying beads for centuries. One plant that supplies very nice, natural beads is the Wolf Willow.

Oct 4, 2010 - Twyla DiGangi

Make a bracelet that uses specific colored beads to help you remember your intent to reach certain goals. Learn to make a simple bracelet.

Mar 31, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Of all flowers, the rose is perhaps the most symbolic, often representing purity, perfection, love or marriage, while its essence is well used in potions and cosmetics.

Aug 17, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

One of the larger plant groups is the rose family, which includes many familiar fruits (apple, pear, plum, raspberry, strawberry, cherry) and useful herbs.

Jun 27, 2007 - Violet Snow

If you have never eaten a rose, you don't know what you are missing. They are delicious and are great in a homemade bread.

Aug 7, 2009 - Deborah Harding

Nutritious but bland, rosehips are more than a staple for lost trekkers. They can be served in many interesting ways, including syrups, beverages, soups, and jellies.

Jun 14, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

The rose is often regarded as a symbol of love especially on St. Valentines day, but it has links to mythology, medicine and religion.

Nov 19, 2009 - Lynda Osborne

The rose is probably the most recognised flower in the world, but its historical significance and meaning are unknown to many.

Jul 3, 2009 - Heidi Brand